The Norman Church and monasticism (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Pope's power over medieval Christians
Pope's power over medieval Christians
Enormous - all Christians expected to obey him completely
Pope who backed William I's 1066 invasion
Pope who backed William I's 1066 invasion
Pope Alexander II
Symbol Pope gave William for his conquest
Symbol Pope gave William for his conquest
Papal banner
Year Gregory VII became Pope
Year Gregory VII became Pope
1073
What Gregory VII wanted William I to swear
What Gregory VII wanted William I to swear
Oath of loyalty to the papacy
William I's response to Pope's oath demand
William I's response to Pope's oath demand
Firmly refused
Year William Rufus became king
Year William Rufus became king
1087
William Rufus's attitude to papal authority
William Rufus's attitude to papal authority
Showed little respect for it
Year Henry I became king
Year Henry I became king
1100
What 'lay investiture' meant
What 'lay investiture' meant
Kings appointing bishops with religious symbols of office
Why Pope objected to lay investiture
Why Pope objected to lay investiture
Bishops owed positions to kings not Church
Year Anselm exiled again over investiture
Year Anselm exiled again over investiture
1103
Year of Concordat of London
Year of Concordat of London
1107
What Concordat of London resolved
What Concordat of London resolved
Investiture controversy - separated spiritual & feudal authority
Bishops' feudal status under the king
Bishops' feudal status under the king
Tenants-in-chief holding land directly from him